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Sunflower seed vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seed and Tamarind different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher than Tamarind in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 234% more than Tamarind.
  • Sunflower seed contains 50 times more Zinc than Tamarind. Sunflower seed contains 5mg of Zinc, while Tamarind contains 0.1mg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Tamarinds, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +484.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +1993%
Contains more Selenium +3976.9%
Equal in Calcium - 74
Equal in Potassium - 628
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +484.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +1993%
Contains more Selenium +3976.9%
Equal in Calcium - 74
Equal in Potassium - 628

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +35070%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1937.9%
Contains more Folate +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +35070%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1937.9%
Contains more Folate +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +642.1%
Contains more Fats +8476.7%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +212.5%
Contains more Water +563.8%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +642.1%
Contains more Fats +8476.7%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +212.5%
Contains more Water +563.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10136.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39115.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10136.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39115.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed Tamarind
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 20.78g 2.8g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.6g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 584kcal 239kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g 38.8g Sunflower seed
Fiber 8.6g 5.1g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 74mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 2.8mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg 92mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 113mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 628mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 28mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 0.1mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.086mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg 1.3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 30IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.1mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.428mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.152mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.938mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.143mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.066mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 14µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.018mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.139mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.014mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.272g Tamarind
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.181g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.059g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seed Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Sunflower seed
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.183g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.